melvinschmugmeier
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I actually use both. The majority of what I take is digital because of the instant feedback as well as the ability to make camera changes based on the graphs provided by my camera regarding the image exposure.
I use film for shots that I have to take during the day outside with bright sunshine. The range of film is at least double what you can do with digital --> I get better brights and shadows with film. The same shots with digital would have to be taken twice and have the photos digitally combined. The 2 shots would be to illustrate the shadows and then to illustrate the bright spots. With film only 1 shot needs to be taken.
Note - I take probably 30-40,000 shots a year.
Darrius
Why the magic 10 megapixel amount for film to surpass digital? Some people have said 20 megapixels appromixates film, what about 30? How is this value reached?
Isn' there more to film than how big it can be blown up? What about latitude, like one of the other photogs mentioned? When is digital going to be able to capture a wider range of contrast? How about ugly digital noise? When are they going to fix it and give us acceptable 3200, or faster, results?
When are they going to devlop print media that rivals satin RC or fiber based paper?
When all those issues are solved, then you can say digital surpases film in every sense of the word.
sdfem23
Digital. There are a multitude of ways to do things with your photos when they are digital. Through Yahoo Photos, for example, you can edit and share photos and order cheap prints online for less than you would pay to develop physical film. The only drawback is that you need to make sure you back up your photo files or they could be lost if your computer gets a virus or crashes.
Me
Digital, I have a digital camera. Film doesnt have as good of a quality
Mr. Falaffalshtick
they both have their advantages, but it seems like 35mm has been phased out. although a good 35mm will work. if you use a digital you can manipulate the picture and preview it before you print it. on the other hand, you have to buy pricy memory cards (well there getting cheaper now, but when i bought one they were expensive. and the cost of film will probably add up to be more than the memory card)
i personally use digital because i can preview the picture before i print it.